Steam and diesel for Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Autumn Gala
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s final event of its main operating season is its Autumn Showcase Gala on 28 and 29 October.
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New podcast tells the story of fatal Eccles train crash in 1984
The Signals to Danger podcast has launched its new episode, telling the story of the collision between two trains in Eccles on 4 December 1984.
Steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot to visit Shrewsbury this Thursday
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will be visiting Shrewsbury this Thursday (13th July 2023) as it hauls The Welsh Marches Express
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway to feature in Series 14 of Michael Portillo’s ‘Great British Railway Journeys’
The popular TV series will see Michael discover the railways history, stunning scenery and fascinating people
East Lancashire Railway to host its Summer Diesel Gala this month!
The event will take place from the 29th of June to the 1st of July and will provide a feast of dynamic diesel action at the well-loved heritage railwa…
Book Review: Diesels Diverted: 40 years of diverted trains, 1980-2020 by Kim Fullbrook
This is a photographic record of diverted trains, often with unusual motive power, or on lines that don't usually see that type of traffic.
Severn Valley Railway’s Diesel Festival breaks loco and visitor records
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that its four-day Spring Diesel Festival, held from 18 to 21 May, broke several records.
East Lancashire Railway announces Summer Diesel Gala line-up
The East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala, running from 29 June until 1 July, will feature visiting locomotives as well as the Railway's own fl…
North Norfolk Railway Mixed Traction Gala to feature Class 14 and 47 diesel locomotives
North Norfolk Railway's Mixed Traction Gala is set to feature a nine-engine line-up including steam and diesel locomotives, railcars, and shunters.
47712 “Lady Diana Spencer” to appear at Worth Valley Diesel Gala
The latest visitor to be announced for next month’s Keighley and Worth Valley Railway’s Diesel Gala is Class 47 47712 Lady Diana Spencer.